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K874 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,483 mi
Last recorded198,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 198,483 miles

NSR suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 198,476 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSR suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 195,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight leak from steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 195,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight leak from steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 191,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering arm balljoint

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2014 189,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering arm balljoint slight play

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2014 189,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering arm balljoint slight play

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2013 186,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Steering arm ball joint slight play

Welding repairs carried out

Fail 26 Jul 2013 186,478 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering arm ball joint slight play

Welding repairs carried out

Pass 6 Jun 2012 179,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2012 179,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 172,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 169,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 169,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 160,762 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 160,726 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 151,554 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

slight wear in both rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 141,436 miles

both rear bump stops missing

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2007 141,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 3 Apr 2006 135,838 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 135,838 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K874 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K874 GAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K874 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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